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Living on campus is a learning experience and a University requirement for freshman and sophomores. Housing or dining accommodations are intended to provide equal access when a student's disability-related functional limitations create barriers to living in university housing or participating in campus dining options.  Living in a communal environment may require compromise and communication for all students. Living with another person can sometimes be a challenging experience, and it is understandable that students may be hesitant to share a room or bathroom with other students. However, the residence halls are designed as a community where students live and learn together with a balance of rights and responsibilities that are supported by Resident Assistants (RAs), Assistant Residence Hall Directors, and Residence Hall Directors who are trained to assist students in navigating spaces and relationships. Students should contact their  Residence Hall staff if they need assistance with a roommate conflict, maintenance issue, or other concerns.

All residence halls have either pod-style bathrooms (which provide privacy for the individual user with a toilet, shower, and sink behind a locked door) or attached bathrooms (shared only with those assigned to the unit). Students may choose a specific type of living arrangement during the housing assignment process, though University Housing may have limited options available. Students can explore different options on the Residence Halls website. It is in the best interest of students to sign their housing contract and to make their room selection as soon as possible each year they wish to live on campus.  Students wishing to have a specific roommate should utilize the roommate selection process when they sign their housing contract. 

When necessary, reasonable accommodations are facilitated when the accommodation logically and effectively addresses the impact of a student’s disability relative to the barriers established by and rooted in the campus housing and dining environment to provide equal access for students with disabilities as they engage and participate in the same activities, services, and experiences offered to all students. 

When considering housing accommodation requests, SAS will consider how the specific request provides equal access to the University’s residential program. Accommodations for housing are considered individually after a review of documentation and student self-report. Documentation containing only a recommendation and not significant information about the student’s disability, its symptoms, or the impact in the living/learning environment may not be sufficient.  

This process is reserved for those who have a significant and unforeseen change that occurred after the contract period began that prevents the student from upholding their contractual obligation. Requests to be released from a housing contract due to a medical or psychological reason are evaluated by SAS. Students must have documentation of a diagnosed disability that substantially impacts one or more major life activities related to participation in the University’s residential program. The contract cannot be terminated solely for the purpose of living off-campus or in order to commute from home. 

Students wishing to pursue an application for housing release for medical and/or psychological reasons should provide documentation of their disability. Documentation should be completed by the student’s healthcare provider or a licensed clinical professional that is familiar with the student’s disability and can be provided in a written letter on the medical professional’s letterhead or the medical provider can complete the Housing Release Documentation Form. Documentation should include:  

• A statement of diagnosis identifying the disability, date of diagnosis, associated symptoms and their severity, frequency, and duration. 

• A description of how the disability impacts the student within the housing environment including the specific reasons preventing the student from living on campus. 

• Rationale of why other housing options such as a single room or access to a non-communal restroom would not meet the student’s needs and alternative recommendations for appropriate accommodations. 

• Rationale of why it is necessary for the student to move out of the residence halls during the contract period.  

Housing release requests should be submitted by the end of the last week of classes. Any requests submitted during final exam week will not be reviewed until after the finals week ends. SAS will review the documentation and student’s request for housing release. If granted, SAS will notify University Housing and the student about the decision. Students should communicate with University Housing regarding check-out procedures and other important information.  

Contact your Access Advisor if you need assistance.

Dining Accommodations

This accommodation is appropriate for students whose disability interferes with their ability to utilize campus dining facilities. University Culinary Services provides several resources to students as they navigate dining facilities. Students with food allergies and other dietary needs are encouraged to contact the Registered Dietitian to review allergen information. Gluten-friendly options are available in many dining facilities, and nutrition information and ingredient lists are posted in all dining locations and on the Dining Services nutrition webpage. is an all-you-care-to-eat, nut-free facility. If a student’s disability presents a substantial limitation to the use of campus dining plans, students may be eligible for a dining accommodation, such as a meal plan reduction or waiver.

How do students get dining accommodations?

Contact your Access Advisor if you need assistance.